While women's participation in the STEM field has grown in recent years, men still far outnumber women. This gap is especially pronounced in the areas of physics, engineering, and computer science, where women earn only 20% of Bachelor's degrees.
This seminar offers students a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand from women in science, health, and technology who are shaping our nation’s STEM agenda. Students will connect with senior officials in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.
Our 2022 STEM Policy seminar will be an in-person seminar in Washington, D.C. Check back for further details and announcements.
dates and deadlines
Seminar: March 15-17, 2022
Scholarship: TBA
Registration: TBA
SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS
Connect
Build your professional network by learning how to effectively maintain professional relationships while connecting with women leaders in Washington, DC and in your seminar cohort.
Lead
Learn directly from women leaders about their recipes for success and return to campus with a better knowledge of available career paths to empower other women on your campus.
Discover
Contextualize the knowledge you're gaining in the university classroom, and learn how you can use it in a wide variety of meaningful policy careers after you graduate.
Networking
Establish your professional network in DC by attending our interactive Networking 101 workshop and practicing your new skills with PLEN mentors at the seminar networking reception.
Salary Negotiation
Learn why it's imperative for you to negotiate your first (and every) salary, and receive tactical skills in order walking into a salary negotiation feeling prepared and empowered.
Resume Review
Work one-on-one with PLEN mentors to learn how to perfect your resume and make sure it always makes it to the top of the pile. You will also receive advice on creating an effective LinkedIn profile.
2019 Keynote Speaker
Kat Atwater, Tech Director, National Democratic Committee
National Institutes Of Health
At the 2019 Women in STEM Policy seminar, students spent a day at the National Institutes of Health hearing from senior women and touring labs.
Simulation
On the final day of Women in STEM Policy 2019, students participated in a Congressional Hearing simulation, where they acted as Congresswomen, staffers, and witness organizations to debate a current piece of legislation.
SEMINAR FEES & Scholarships
| PLEN Member Institutions (Full)
| PLEN Member Institutions (Associate)
| Non-PLEN Member Institutions
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| Seminar tuition | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Chaperone tuition | TBA | TBA | TBA |
The seminar fee includes a $125.00 non-refundable registration fee
Hotel
PLEN has negotiated a discount rate with the Kimpton Carlyle Hotel in Washington, D.C. If you register with a seminar ticket that includes a hotel room, PLEN will make the reservation for you.
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Scholarships
PLEN offers competitive scholarships to cover all or partial seminar and housing fees.
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Budget
Find out more about the additional costs of staying in and travelling around Washington, DC.
Read MoreSEMINAR REGISTRATION
Ready to attend the seminar? Check out the student portal for important resources and necessary documents to fill out and submit before you arrive in D.C. If you attend a member institution, please contact your member representative for registration instructions and promotion codes.
SPONSOR
Thank you to our 2022 seminar sponsors!
